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(CN.C.)It is time for you to stop all of your (F)sob bing;
yes, it’s time
for you to stop
all of this sob bing, oh oh.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
It is time for you to laugh in stead of (F)cry ing;
yes, it’s time for you to laugh, so keep on try ing,
oh oh.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.
(Got ta stop sob bing, ah, oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
(G)Each
lit tle tear
that (F)falls
from your eye
makes,
makes a me want
to (F)take you in my arms and tell you to stop all your (G)sob bing.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you,
then there’s (F)one thing you got ta know
to (F)make me want you so.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop.
Stop Your Sobbing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Stop Your Sobbing”
- What key is "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders played in?
- Stop Your Sobbing is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stop Your Sobbing" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- "Stop Your Sobbing" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Stop Your Sobbing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Stop Your Sobbing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Stop Your Sobbing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.